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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,439.92, 243,484.14 and 95,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,439.92, 243,484.14 and 95,868.68 is: 132,297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,439.92 : 243,484.14 = 95,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,439.92/243,484.14 = 95,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,439.92x = 243,484.14 × 95,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,439.92x = 23,342,503,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,503,102.74/176,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,297.18

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